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Pyli

In Greek: Πύλη

Pyli is a town in the municipality of Pyli, in the Trikala regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 218 metres and 17 km in a straight line from Trikala. At the 2021 census it had 1,792 inhabitants.

Elati, the village of the firs in the mountains of Pyli

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Elati, the village of the firs in the mountains of Pyli

In the mountains above Pyli, Elati is one of the best-known mountain villages in Thessaly, with views, forests and quiet cobbled paths.

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Pyli, Trikala regional unit, Greece
Photo: Draizis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
town
Regional unit
Trikala
Municipality
Pyli
Elevation
218 m
Population
1,792 (2021)
Postcode
42032
Distance
17 km from Trikala

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 9%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pyli?
Pyli is in the municipality of Pyli, Trikala regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Pyli?
At the 2021 census Pyli had 1,792 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 9%.
What is the elevation of Pyli?
Pyli lies at about 218 metres above sea level.
How far is Pyli from Trikala?
About 17 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Pyli?
The nearest are Agios Vissarion (1.4 km), Loggies Ropotou (3.6 km), Paleomonastirio (3.7 km), Filyra (3.8 km).

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